LONG READ Sleep is one of the most important things we do every day, and yet so many people don’t get enough. We often hear that we need 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night, but some people only need 6 hours or less to feel rested. The truth is that it’s not easy to calculate how much sleep you should be getting because there are so many factors that affect your body’s sleep needs- like age, activity level, stress levels, etc. In this post I will consider sleep and give you advice on recognising whether or not you have a sleeping disorder, ways to deal with insomnia and also look at some natural way ..read more

Developing the ability to focus on one thing and notice it in detail is a skill that can be applied to self-reflection. Spend time alone, by yourself. It will help you find out who you are. I love love spending time alone. Others, I accept, are more prone to feeling uncomfortable or lonely. Regardless of how you currently feel about solitude, there are many benefits to be gained by spending some time alone each day. If you don’t like being alone, ask yourself why. If you’re not sure, try spending a few hours alone, without distractions, and see what happens. Alone time can provide a vital sens ..read more

This isn’t the post you think it is. I’m not here to rant lyrical about toxic masculinity, I’m here to say don’t worry guys. We got this. “We live in a society where toxic masculinity is the norm. We are conditioned to believe that being manly, tough, and rugged makes us better than others. The sad truth is that this mentality has adverse effects on those who don’t conform.” In common with many ideologocal notions driving social agendas this one was conceived back in the eighties by academics. Luminaries like Michael Flood and Shepherd Bliss. You’ve heard of them right? No, me neither. This is ..read more

It became clear to me when I hit midlife that when I’m feeling too emotional, it is very difficult, if not impossible for me to make good decisions. Whether it be a decision about my work or personal life, if I am feeling very emotionally invested in the outcome of the situation, then I will most likely choose poorly. High emotions lead to poor decisions. Negative emotions can also be quite uncomfortable. Emotional detachment can be an effective technique to lean into as you tackle life’s daily challenges. This isn’t the same as being emotionless. Think of it more as emotional control. Conside ..read more

Can you remember the last time you beat yourself up? I can’t. For years, I was a victim of my circumstances. It wasn’t until I realized how much energy this particular perception wasted and how many opportunities it took away from me that I decided to stop being a victim and start taking back my power. You can do the same. You deserve better. You are a survivor, and you have overcome all odds. You deserve this victory. For many the key to this whole thing is to find a way to let go of the pain of the past. You really do have to do that unless you want it to anchor you there, weighing you down ..read more

The average American is about 40% done with their goals at the start of the new year. The problem? They don’t finish what they started and by April, only 1 in 5 of them are still working towards those goals. What’s wrong with this picture? If you want to be different than most people, it’s time to find out how to FINISH WHAT YOU START. In today’s blog post I’ll give you 10 ways that have helped me complete my own projects. Follow these easy steps and you’ll be on your way to finishing what you start. Many people are poor at getting started. They make big plans but never take the first step. Ot ..read more

We all want to live our best lives, but it can be difficult to know how. In this blog post I’ll cover a number of different ways you can start living an intentional life immediately. There’s a lot of talk about intentional living. But what does it really mean? Intentional living is living each day with purpose and making decisions that support that purpose. It’s the opposite of what most people do. Most people are satisfied with the status quo and only take action to deal with their disasters that happen along the way. Intentional living is about choosing the type of person you want to be and ..read more

Being a man in 2021 is not an easy task. We are expected to be tough but sensitive, strong but caring, and commanding but gentle; the list goes on. The obligations associated with being a man have been changing over the years as society evolves and changes. This blog post will explore what it means to be a man in 2021 with these new expectations. I’ll cover topics such as: how to get your voice heard at work, how to manage stress at home and how to deal with relationship drama without losing your cool. I want to touch briefly on the concept of “toxic masculinity”. The vast majority of men know ..read more

Moving From Inspiration to Action Hopefully we all know that it’s not enough to just have an idea. It needs to be acted upon if we want to make a difference to our lives or the world around us. How many of your great ideas have gone unrealized? It might have been a great idea for an invention, book, or unique business proposal. If there’s one self-criticism that most people have, it’s the inability to take action with any consistency. For example, you might have the inspiration to finally lose weight and get in great shape. But then you’re unable to get started on your diet and exercise routin ..read more

Bitcoin is a digital currency that has been around since 2009. Bitcoins aren’t printed, like dollars or euros – they’re produced by people, and increasingly businesses, running computers all around the world, using software that solves mathematical problems. It’s not controlled by a single entity, like the Federal Reserve or the European Central Bank, but rather an open network of people who share their computing power to process and record transactions on its ledger known as the blockchain. If buying bitcoin has advantages how will they enhance my financial life ? Bitcoin can be used anonymou ..read more